Beginner Ballet for Adults
Beginner Adult Ballet Classes
Welcome to your Beginner Adult Ballet journey at City Adult Ballet in Melbourne!
We believe ballet should be joyful, expressive and accessible to everybody – no matter your experience, age, or background
Step into a world of ballet in an environment that welcomes, uplifts, and empowers you. Our Beginner Adult Ballet classes are thoughtfully designed for adults of all experience levels. Whether you’re brand new or returning to the studio after some time away, you’ll be supported through every plie.
Beginner/Open Classes
📍All classes are held at our North Melbourne studio:
Level 1, 64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Attend a casual ballet class or save with a discounted 10 class pass when you book at the start of term, email info@cityadultballet.com for more information
New dancers are welcome to join anytime!
Teacher: Jane Casson
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced dancers welcomed
Time: Beginners dance from 10:00am – 11:15am
Option: Stay and observe the Intermediate and Advanced dancers from 11:15am – 11:30am.
This is an opportunity to see how the techniques you’re learning are applied in more advanced moves.
Teacher: Kyle Davey
This class is perfect for experienced dancers who wish to refine their ballet technique at a more moderate pace, however adventurous beginners are always welcomed and accommodated.
Time: 7:00pm – 8.15pm
Teacher: Jane Casson
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced dancers welcomed
Time: Beginners dance from 10:30am – 11:45am.
Option: Stay and observe the Intermediate and Advanced dancers from 11:45am – 12:00pm.
This is an opportunity to see how the techniques you’re learning are applied in more advanced moves.
What to Expect
Each class builds strong ballet foundations in a friendly and encouraging environment.
You’ll learn:
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Barre and centre exercises
- Footwork and coordination
- Balance
- Musicality and expressive movement
- Port de bras (arm movements)
- Posture and alignment
- Turnout and placement
Our experienced teachers break each step down with clarity, giving individual feedback and support. There’s no pressure to be perfect, we celebrate curiosity, commitment, growth, and most of all – having fun!
We want to foster a community of adult ballet dancers who feel safe and valued in every class regardless of their experience level. This means we embrace encouragement, kindness, and openness.
This class is for
- Adults who have never tried ballet
- Those returning after a long break
- Dancers from other styles looking to build classical technique
- Anyone seeking grace, strength, and a creative outlet
Adults from all backgrounds, and with any body-type are welcome. You don’t need flexibility, fancy clothes, or prior training, just a willingness to begin.
What to Bring
No need to buy anything fancy, just come as you are! We recommend:
- Comfortable clothes you can move in – e.g. leggings or shorts and a fitted top
- A bottle of water (no glass bottles please)
- Ballet shoes or socks are both fine
Why we invite you to observe advanced dancers
After our Tuesday and Thursday morning classes, we offer beginner dancers a quiet, reflective invitation to observe more advanced students for 10-15 minutes.
Our aim is to:
- Deepen your understanding of technique
- Show the evolutions of the steps you’re learning as beginners
- Enhance your musicality and rhythm
- Inspire and motivate you
- Build a stronger connection to the art of ballet
There’s no pressure to stay, simply an open invitation to connect more deeply with ballet.
What you'll gain
- Improved posure, flexibility, and coordination
- Greater confidence in movement
- Creative expxression and musicality
- Strength, balance, and body awareness
- A sense of community and connection
Whether you’re here to challenge yourself, find creative joy, or simply move your body with more intention, we’re here to support you.
Ready to begin?
Try a casual class for $34, or save with a 10-week term pass! $300 for 10 consecutive ballet classes, a saving of $40 per pass!
We’d love to welcome you to our studio…
Beginners are always welcome!